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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.77, 1,089.15 and 418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.77, 1,089.15 and 418.21 is: 626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.77 : 1,089.15 = 418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.77/1,089.15 = 418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.77x = 1,089.15 × 418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.77x = 455,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,495.26/726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.74

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